Steven Croley on electric vehicles
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“It's clear that we're committed to continuing the transformation of our company and that will require expanding certain of our facilities both to make electric vehicles and our iconic ice combustion vehicles.”
On , Steven Croley, Chief Policy Officer & General Counsel at Ford Motor Company, spoke about electric vehicles during Mackinac Moments: Debbie Dingell, Ford's Steve Croley sit down with Devin on Click On Detroit | Local 4 | WDIV.
About Steven Croley
At the 2022 Mackinac Policy Conference, Steven Croley discussed Ford Motor Company's commitment to expanding its facilities in Michigan for both electric and internal combustion engine vehicles, describing the company's ongoing transformation. He emphasized the importance of bipartisan partnerships with federal, state, and local leaders to secure an attractive package for Ford, allowing the company to recommit to the state. Croley also advocated for passing the chips funding bill, calling it a matter of supply chain security and citing lessons from the pandemic about reducing dependence on other countries. Croley addressed Ford's efforts to hire talent from around the world, including Silicon Valley, and noted the company's work on a battery recycling plan to extract useful materials and reduce the need for mining. He stated that the company is taking nothing for granted and stressed the need for collaboration among government and partners to maintain Michigan's leadership in innovation and mobility.